Rose of the Shires Ultra
The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54-mile circular ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The course features approximately 70% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, with the remaining 30% on roads. Runners traverse scenic countryside, passing through Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and 21 villages and towns, following parts of the Nene Way, Midshires Way, and Northampton Round.
The event includes six checkpoints offering refreshments and is fully tracked with GPS for real-time progress updates. It also offers relay options and a shorter Rosebud Marathon covering the last 26 miles. The race is UTMB-indexed and welcomes runners over 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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